“Crispeddi”

The coldest months of the year bring with them lots of delicious recipes, traditional dishes made especially for the holidays.

Among them are crispelle, or “crispeddi” in dialect, a street food typical of traditional Sicilian cooking, particularly around Catania.

A light, leavened batter filled in two versions, with anchovies or with ricotta, then fried in plenty of very hot oil. Perfect in their simplicity, they appear on tables above all at Christmas, especially on Christmas Eve. They can be served as a starter or a snack, or on a buffet with cold cuts. They are excellent on their own too! The soft taste of fried bread is downright addictive!!!

The undisputed star of their preparation is the “crispiddaru”, who enchants tourists and onlookers with his exceptional skill in handling the sfince (dough).